A daily papercrafting blog which features my handmade cards showcasing Creative Expression's products including my own line of cutting dies and embossing folders, Cosmic Shimmer, Ranger, Spellbinders and more which use various techniques and ideas to hopefully inspire the creativity in you.

Thursday, 29 September 2011

Autumn Has Arrived!

Hi there blog friends! How is this for bringing in the feel of autumn? I just love the colours of autumn and this card is no exception. It is so warm and rich with its rust and golds, it just makes me feel like I need to be sipping hot chocolate and wearing mittens! The background of this card was made using the new A4 autumn leaves mask, but with a twist. I used the mask to emboss the paper, but I used a decorative piece of paper to begin with. Then I used the Vintage Photo Distress ink direct to the paper in a soft circular motion to bring out the leaves. You get a really nice mix with the decorative paper showing through in spots, a sort of Jacob's Coat technique. This is also a great way to use those papers you end up with in mixed paper packs that you aren't always crazy about. Often times there is just enough of the pattern showing to give your piece interest without overtaking the whole piece. I used the edgeability as a border, but made two slits on either side of my teardrop circle nestibility to slide it through. I added a few shades of the vintage ribbon to make a bow and topped it off with some Bakers Twine and a black button. The finishing touch for this card was the addition of the new PVA Dimensional glue dots in Bronze. Aren't they just scrumptous! If you like these, I will let you in on a little secret. I have just added these to the next set of shows in October along with the new gold and silver PVA Glues. All brand new and a gorgeous way to finish off your cards. What do you think, does it pass inspectiom? All for now, Sue x

Good Morning ! Just logged on whilst my toast is in the toaster...The tree is so Halloween and the colours are rich..I love the Autumn not the heat we have at the moment.I really look forward to the new Adhesive PearlsLove Marg

Hi Sue, What a fab card. I’m, loving the colours but if I’m honest, I don’t want to think about autumn just yes, especially with the lovely sunshine we’re having this week.Actually I just wanted to pop in and say a big thank you to all at Particrafts for the wonderful prize that was lucky enough to win on Sunday at Alexandra Palace.The box arrived this morning and I’m still in shock at just how much was in there, it’s going to keep me quite for months……well may be not. Lol!Needless to say, with all those new stamps and Cosmic Shimmers, I can’t wait to get playing.

Great stamp,please stop bringing such great new items out. Still paying for last POTW, GC and edges plus new masks,ribbon and zipper roses. I must resist new items. After watching your DVD I am now addicted to finishing my card edges, you are right it does make a big difference.

This just has to be my favourite card. I love Autumn, I think i must have missed the A4 masks, especially the beautiful leaf one. I want all the new creative expressions products, esp the tree stamp, looks great !

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